Microsoft Xbox 2018 Gift Guide

Microsoft Xbox 2018 Gift Guide

‘Tis the season, and thankfully Xbox has us covered with a huge range games, accessories, and of course their console bundles we’re all so fond of. Whether you’re buying for family, friends, or treating yourself – look no further than right here!

Under $100

Xbox Game Pass 1 & 6 Month

The Xbox Game Pass is the gift that keeps on giving, with 1 month being priced at $10.95NZD and 6 months on special till 09/05/2018 for $32.85NZD! Xbox Game Pass gives instant access to over 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 games, with some games having the exclusive Play Anywhere access, meaning play on your PC or console! Available in most stores, but the special is exclusive to the Xbox store!

Xbox Live Gold

For those of you with an online gaming fiend, wannabe eSports pro, or just someone that likes to jam out with their friends, pick up a 12 month subscription to Xbox Live Gold for only $79.95NZD. Not only does it give access to multiplayer games, but every month that special someone will receive free games through Xbox Games with Gold, as well as special access to Deals with Gold! This is one gift to not be missed!

Controllers and USB Wireless Adapter

Whether you’re an Xbox gamer or a PC gamer, the classic coloured white and black Xbox controllers are a must have for all! The wireless adapter enables the same gameplay feel experienced on consoles and comes in at only $34.95NZD. Whilst the controllers both retail for $99.95NZD each.

Under $200

Forza Horizon 4 Standard Edition

Forza Horizon 4 takes gamers to the U.K in the fourth instalment of the Xbox exclusive racing game. We gave Forza Horizon 4 a 10/10 back when we reviewed it, so rather than telling you why you should get it, just check out our review here.

Xbox Elite Controllers

For those of you with a little more expensive taste, or wanting/needing the cutting edge in gaming controllers, the Xbox Elite Controllers are the perfect gift and retailing at $199.95, puts them well withing price range for the average gamer. With interchangeable paddles, hair trigger locks, and limitless mapping options, the Elite Controllers will make even the most N00B among us, look like seasoned pros.

Xbox Consoles

Xbox One S Deals

Here at TIG, we know how hard it is to find the best deal. So, we’ve done the hard yards for you and picked our two favourite Xbox One S packages available direct from the Xbox store for $449NZD. The Xbox One S 1TB offers a premium gaming experience at an affordable price. With HDR, 4K Blu Ray and streaming, and access to over 1300 games spanning three generations of consoles, the Xbox One S is the perfect gift for anyone either looking to get into gaming, or to continue their gaming experience in the current generation.

Xbox One X Deals

If you’re looking for an upgrade, either for yourself or a loved one, then the Xbox One X is the console for you. Touted as the most powerful console currently on the market, the Xbox One X offers an unparalleled gaming experience and at only $749 for the above packages, is an absolute steal. With 40% more power than any other console, immersive 4K gaming, a 2.3GHZ 8-Core AMD CPU, 12GB of GDDR5 graphics memory, a 6 teraflop GPU, the Xbox One X is a force to be reckoned with.